EC Gynaecology

Since its introduction in gynaecology practice in 19^th century hysteroscopy has been increasingly performed for various gynaecology disorders, the commonest disorders that being diagnosed and treated with hysteroscopy are abnormal vaginal bleeding, endometrial polypectomy, sub mucous myopia resection, metroplasty, infertility evaluation and diagnosis of hyper plastic endometrium and sometimes transcervical resection of endometrium. In premenopausal women with regular menstrual cycles the optimum time for doing hysteroscopy is follicular phase of cycle after menstruation there is not strong evidence at present to support preoperative cervical dilatation. Nowadays there is increased preference for office based hysteroscopy as it is found to associated with cost effectiveness and higher patient satisfaction.

 Keywords: Hysteroscopy; Gynaecology Practice; Endometrial Polypectomy

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